College comparison

Hobart William Smith Colleges vs Seton Hall University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY	Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ
Acceptance rateHobart William Smith Colleges is more selective	64%	73%
SAT (25–75)	1190–1385	1220–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,786	6,036
Avg net price	$31,563	$31,446
Median earnings (10 yr)Seton Hall University reports higher median earnings	$68,831	$70,196
Graduation rate	77%	69%
Median debt	$27,000	$22,750
Economic mobility	—	3.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Hobart William Smith Colleges or Seton Hall University harder to get into?

Hobart William Smith Colleges is more selective: Hobart William Smith Colleges's acceptance rate is approximately 64% and Seton Hall University's is approximately 73% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Hobart William Smith Colleges vs Seton Hall University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1190–1385 at Hobart William Smith Colleges and 1220–1390 at Seton Hall University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.